Bandit Queen (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1995, Bandit Queen is an action, drama and crime film directed by Shekhar Kapur, running about 119 minutes. “Revenge was her reply.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Born a lower-caste girl in rural India's patriarchal society, "married" at 11, repeatedly raped and brutalized, Phooland Devi finds freedom only as an avenging warrior, the eponymous Bandit Queen. Devi becomes a kind a bloody Robin Hood; this extraordinary biographical film offers both a vivid portrait of a driven woman and a savage critique of the society that made her.
Who’s in it. Bandit Queen stars Seema Biswas as Phoolan Devi, Nirmal Pandey as Vikram Mallah, Rajesh Vivek as Mustaquim and Raghubir Yadav as Madho, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Bandit Queen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $399 at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bandit Queen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bandit Queen tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bandit Queen (1995)?
- In US, Bandit Queen is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bandit Queen worth watching?
- Bandit Queen holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bandit Queen?
- Bandit Queen stars Seema Biswas, Nirmal Pandey, Rajesh Vivek, Raghubir Yadav and Aditya Srivastava.
- When was Bandit Queen released?
- Bandit Queen was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.